Definitions

ahead

[uh-hed] / əˈhɛd /

ADVERB

in front or advance of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advanced along before earlier forward

STRONG

beforehand forwards onward onwards

WEAK

advancing ante antecedently at an advantage at the head first fore foremost in the foreground in the lead leading on precedent precedently preceding previous progressing to the fore

Antonyms

STRONGEST

behind

Example Sentences

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"By offering two doses of the jabs ahead of the academic year, we will help reduce the risk of serious illness and larger outbreaks of this horrendous disease."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Wander, a luxury short-term-rental company that only operates in North America, has seen a 26% rise in bookings ahead of summer.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Stripping out certain one-time items, the company reported adjusted earnings of $5.96, ahead of the $5.82 a share expected by analysts, according to FactSet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“Liga MX was the most-watched soccer league on U.S. television in 2025,” according to a recent Nielsen report, ahead of American Major League Soccer and the European Premier League.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

But we, who are no longer flesh, have looked ahead.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

ahead

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